FRED MASTERS 1922 – 2013 By Jim Hollands It is with great personal sadness that I report the passing, on Monday 25 November, 2013 of Rye United’s post war goalkeeper, Fred Masters, a man who made more appearances (388) for the team than any other player before or since.
Category: Tribute
Browse the Rye’s Own Tribute archive for magazine pieces that combine contemporary reporting with memories and historical perspective. The selection ranges across “Ringo”, “Roy Manser Dies – He Raced at Rye Sports”, “Most Loved Television Entertainer Dies”, “John Izod Memorial Service”, and “Peter Robert Dee MBE”, showing the breadth hidden behind the section heading. Together the articles retain the immediacy and individuality of a local magazine rather than reading like a formal reference book.
Ringo
RYE CHARACTERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BY THE EDITOR With the help of information supplied by Ringo’s family and the 1991 Mayor of Rye George Shackleton.
Great Friend of Cinque Ports Magazines who died in September 2011
In Memory of Brian Hargreaves Popular Rye Artist One of Rye’s Own best known artists, Brian Hargreaves died suddenly on the last day of September 2011. Brian’s wonderful line drawings of Rye and the district have graced the pages of this magazine on many occasions. We shall miss him greatly. Brian will be remembered locally for the fine architectural … Continue reading Great Friend of Cinque Ports Magazines who died in September 2011
Rye Loses Popular Local Character
Rye has lost a popular figure. Peter “Pip” Sivers, who died very recently, was a well known character in the town. He was best known as a bus driver and was still driving the Jempsons bus very shortly before his sudden death.
Bob Huxstep
There are very few people in this town over the age of forty who were not taught by Bob Huxstep. He was one of those few very special people one meets in a lifetime whose example leaves a lasting influence.
The Visit By Eric Streeton
As many of you know I have always had an interest in local and family history. I felt that the November magazine was the most appropriate time for me to produce this article..
“Rye’s Own” Cartoonist
Charlie Coleman 1921-2006. Jimper’s Tribute Early in July a great friend of many in Rye & Iden passed away after many months of illness. Never letting on to anyone, except his immediate family, about his condition. News of his death came as a shock to all his many friends. I along with many more have … Continue reading “Rye’s Own” Cartoonist
Meryon of Rye – Killed in The Alps
Meryon of Rye Killed in The Alps By Frank Palmer Just inside the North Door of Rye Church attached to the wall are a number of brass plaques, memorials to members of the Meryon family who are buried elsewhere. One of these is to the memory of Lewis Kennard Meryon who was killed in a … Continue reading Meryon of Rye – Killed in The Alps
Father Richard McKivergan 1915-2005
Fr. Richard McKivergan died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of 25 March 2005 – appropriately Good Friday. He was 90 years old, and had been cared for by nuns in London since becoming very frail in his late 80’s.
A Tribute To Connie
It has been just two years since Connie Lindqvist passed away, well before her time, she left a large gap in the art community in Rye.